Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
Home > Aluminum phosphide > Aluminum phosphide(20859-73-8)

Aluminum phosphide(20859-73-8)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
Aluminum phosphide
Synonyms
Celphos
Detia
Phostoxin
CAS
20859-73-8
Formula
AlP
Molecular Weight
57.96
EINECS
244-088-0
RTECS
BD1400000
RTECS Class
Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Human Data
Merck
12,372
Beilstein/Gmelin
37808 (G)
EC Index Number
015-004-00-8
EC Class
Highly flammable; Very toxic; Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas; Dangerous for the Environment

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
Dark gray or dark yellow crystals; cubic zinc blende structure. Garlic odor.
Solubility in water
Reacts
Melting Point
2530
Density
2.85 g/cm3 (20 C)
Usage
Insecticide, fumigant.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Seek medical assistance.
Inhalation
Move patient to fresh air. Monitor for respiratory distress. If cough or difficulty breathing develops, evaluate for respiratory tract irritation, bronchitis, or pneumonitis. Administer oxygen and assist ventilation as required. Treat bronchospasm with beta2 agonist and corticosteroid aerosols.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists.
Eyes
Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Fireproff storage, separate from acids, dry, with ventilation along the floor. Protect from moist air - will react to produce highly toxic phosphine.
Handling
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
Cough, sputum production, and dyspnea have been noted. Delayed onset of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema, cyanosis, and ards may be noted.
Skin
Redness. Burning sensation.
Eyes
Phosphine irritates the mucous membranes of the nose, mouth, throat, and respiratory tract.
Ingestion
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea may occur.
Hazards
Releases toxic fumes on exposure to moist air, water, or acids. Decomposes to produce phosphine gas. Avoid water, dilute mineral acids, dilute or concentrated hydrochloric acid. Stable when dry. Avoid moist air.
UN (DOT)
1397

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Protective gloves. Safety goggles or eye protection in combintion with breathing protection.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Exposure Effects
Abnormally low blood pressure, shock, and either rapid heart rate or low heart rate occur commonly. Fatigue, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, paresthesias, and CNS depression leading to coma may be seen. Seizures are not uncommon following acute exposure. Restlessness and anxiety were noted following acute aluminum phosphide ingestion. No data were available to assess the teratogenic potential of this agent. <br>No data were available to assess the potential effects of exposure to this agent during pregnancy or lactation. <br>At the time of this review no information about possible male reproductive effects was found in available references.
Poison Class
1

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires involving this material. If contact with the material is anticipated, wear full protective clothing.Do not use water or foam. Small fires can be extinguished with dry chemical, soda ash, or lime. Large fires -- withdraw from area and let fire burn. Move container from fire only if you can do it without risk.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Do not use water. Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Keep material dry.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities
Can react vigorously upon contact with oxidizing agents.
Stability
Reacts violently with diluted strong acids causing fire and explosion hazard. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Reaction with dilute mineral acids is explosively violent.
Decomposition
When heated to decomposition, yields toxic phosphorus oxides.
Combustion Products
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number
1397
Hazard Class
4.3
Packing Group
I
Contact More